S Korea PM Hit with Eggs, Bottles at Anti-THAAD Rally
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South Koreans held another protest against the deployment of an advance US missile system, throwing eggs and water bottles at Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ah in a show of anger at the Seoul-Washington deal.
The protest was held in the rural town of Seongju, where South Korea and the United States decided to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense [THAAD] system.
Some 3,000 protesters attended the gathering, calling for the retraction of the decision to deploy THAAD in their locality.
South Korea earlier on Wednesday confirmed that THAAD will be installed in Seongju County about 200 kilometers southeast of Seoul by the end of next year.
The announcement sparked fury among the town's 45,000 residents, who fear potential risks to local environment and security.
The South Korean prime minister came to meet residents to ensure them that the government would try its best to secure the safety of locals.
"We apologize for not giving you prior notice," the prime minister said before the protesters, adding, "The government will do its best so the residents can live their daily lives without any concern."
TV footage showed that Hwang speech was cut short by angry residents who threw water bottles and eggs at him.
Security guards attempted to protect the premier who was accompanied by senior government officials, including Defense Minister Han Min-koo, with umbrellas and bags.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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